Cognis GmbH

Cognis is one of the world's largest producers of chemicals based on natural oils and animal fats. It is involved in many product/ market segments with a particular emphasis on the personal care market and benefits from a diversified raw material base.

Employees

Add-on Acquisition

Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Chemicals M&A - Last 3 Years

When analyzing the chemicals sector as a whole, according to Mergr, in the last 3 years, there are 200 chemicals companies that have made at least 1 acquisition, 16 have acquired at least 5 companies, and 2 have acquired more than 10 companies.

The most prolific strategic chemicals acquirer over the past 3 years is RPM International, with 10 acquisitions. The most prolific private equity acquirer in the chemicals sector over the past 3 years is Arsenal Capital Partners with 7 platform acquisitions.

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